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ⓘ About Brad Meltzer
Brad Meltzer is a best selling American author who has written non-fiction and crime fiction. He is also a television show creator and a comic book writer. He is a New York Times #1 Best Seller of a total of seven books. He was born April 1, 1970. He grew up in Brooklyn and Miami. His father worked in the garment industry until they moved to Florida. His father began selling insurance and his mother found work in a furniture store. Brad has said writing creatively has always been a big part of his life. Meltzer graduated from the North Miami Beach Senior High School in 1988. He then attended the University of Michigan. At nineteen he went to Washington D.C. to intern on Capitol Hill. After graduating in 1993, Meltzer got an offer from a magazine. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Beecher White/Culper Ring Books series, Brad Meltzer has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Brad Meltzer
The Inner Circle
The Inner Circle continues the Publication Order of Beecher White/Culper Ring Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Fifth Assassin
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Beecher White/Culper Ring Books with The Fifth Assassin, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
The President's Shadow
The President's Shadow continues the Publication Order of Beecher White/Culper Ring Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Escape Artist
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Escape Artist/Zig & Nola Books with The Escape Artist, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
The Lightning Rod
The Lightning Rod continues the Publication Order of Escape Artist/Zig & Nola Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Viper
The Viper is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Escape Artist/Zig & Nola Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I am Abraham Lincoln
I am Abraham Lincoln is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I am Amelia Earhart
I am Amelia Earhart continues the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I am Rosa Parks
I am Rosa Parks continues the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I am Albert Einstein
I am Albert Einstein is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I am Jackie Robinson
I am Jackie Robinson is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I am Lucille Ball
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books with I am Lucille Ball, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I am Helen Keller
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books with I am Helen Keller, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I am Martin Luther King, Jr.
I am Martin Luther King, Jr. continues the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I am George Washington
I am George Washington continues the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I am Jane Goodall
I am Jane Goodall is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I am Jim Henson
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books with I am Jim Henson, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I Am Gandhi
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books with I Am Gandhi, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I am Sacagawea
I am Sacagawea is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I Am Harriet Tubman
I Am Harriet Tubman is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I Am Neil Armstrong
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books with I Am Neil Armstrong, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I Am Sonia Sotomayor
I Am Sonia Sotomayor is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I Am Billie Jean King
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books with I Am Billie Jean King, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I Am Strong
I Am Strong is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I Am Unstoppable
I Am Unstoppable is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I Am Walt Disney
I Am Walt Disney is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I Am Marie Curie
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books with I Am Marie Curie, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I Am Brave
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books with I Am Brave, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I Am Caring
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books with I Am Caring, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I Am Leonardo Da Vinci
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books with I Am Leonardo Da Vinci, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I Am Curious
I Am Curious is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I Am Benjamin Franklin
I Am Benjamin Franklin continues the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Am Anne Frank
I Am Anne Frank continues the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Am Frida Kahlo
I Am Frida Kahlo is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I Am I. M. Pei
I Am I. M. Pei is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I Am Oprah Winfrey
I Am Oprah Winfrey continues the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Am Muhammad Ali
I Am Muhammad Ali continues the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Am Malala Yousafzai
I Am Malala Yousafzai continues the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Am Dolly Parton
I Am Dolly Parton is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I Am John Lewis
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books with I Am John Lewis, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I Am Temple Grandin
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books with I Am Temple Grandin, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I am Mister Rogers
I am Mister Rogers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg
I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg continues the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I am Sally Ride
I am Sally Ride is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
We are The Beatles
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books with We are The Beatles, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I am Teddy Roosevelt
I am Teddy Roosevelt continues the Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Am Batman
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Stories Change the World Books with I Am Batman, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
I Am Superman
I Am Superman continues the Publication Order of Stories Change the World Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Am Wonder Woman
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Stories Change the World Books with I Am Wonder Woman, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
The Tenth Justice
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Tenth Justice, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
Dead Even
A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead Even as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Brad Meltzer's mastery of suspense.
The First Counsel
The First Counsel continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Millionaires
The Millionaires continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Zero Game
The Zero Game is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
The Book of Fate
The Book of Fate is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
The Book of Lies
The Book of Lies is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
Heroes for My Son
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Heroes for My Son, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
Heroes for My Daughter
Heroes for My Daughter continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time
History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Make Magic: The Book of Inspiration You Didn't Know You Needed
Magic takes center stage in Make Magic: The Book of Inspiration You Didn't Know You Needed, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Brad Meltzer.
Identity Crisis
Identity Crisis is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
A New Day
A New Day continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Archer's Quest
Epic adventure awaits in The Archer's Quest, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Green Arrow Quiver Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Brad Meltzer has built.
The Tornado's Path
The Tornado's Path is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Justice League of America Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
AW YEAH COMICS!: 2
AW YEAH COMICS!: 2 continues the Publication Order of Aw Yeah Comics! Books story arc with Brad Meltzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
80 Years of Superman
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Superman: Action Comics Books with 80 Years of Superman, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
Action Comics #1000
Action Comics #1000 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Superman: Action Comics Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
Natural Suspect
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Natural Suspect, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
The Mighty Johns
The Mighty Johns is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Box
Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Box is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Brad Meltzer have come to expect.
Last Night, a Superhero Saved My Life
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Last Night, a Superhero Saved My Life, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
80 Years of Superman
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with 80 Years of Superman, another outstanding contribution from Brad Meltzer.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Brad Meltzer?
Brad Meltzer is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 72 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Beecher White/Culper Ring Books, Publication Order of Escape Artist/Zig & Nola Books, Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Brad Meltzer series to start with?
For readers new to Brad Meltzer's work, the Publication Order of Beecher White/Culper Ring Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 3 books. Begin with The Inner Circle to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Brad Meltzer written?
Brad Meltzer has written over 72 books across 13 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Brad Meltzer books in order?
Yes, reading Brad Meltzer's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Brad Meltzer write in?
Brad Meltzer writes primarily in fiction. With 13 series across 72 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Brad Meltzer's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Brad Meltzer's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Brad Meltzer's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Brad Meltzer's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Beecher White/Culper Ring Books series. The first book, The Inner Circle, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.